Gothmog and the Mouth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Inziladun · 10-10-2009, 10:22 PM

I don't think I've heard that idea before. I'd think the answer would be 'no' on both counts.

The Mouth is clearly said to be a Man, of Númenórean descent.
The identity of Gothmog isn't as obvious. I suppose my main argument againt him being one of the Blues is this: if Sauron had a servant (or two) of such high spritual stature and power, I would think they would have had greater status and responsibilities under him than being mere field commanders. After all, being angelic Maiar, they would have been peers of Sauron.
Too, if Gothmog had been one of the Istari, I don't think the Witch-king would have to have been the one to use 'sorcery' to break the gate of Minas Tirith.

10-10-2009, 10:22 PM	#2
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	I don't think I've heard that idea before. I'd think the answer would be 'no' on both counts. The Mouth is clearly said to be a Man, of Númenórean descent. The identity of Gothmog isn't as obvious. I suppose my main argument againt him being one of the Blues is this: if Sauron had a servant (or two) of such high spritual stature and power, I would think they would have had greater status and responsibilities under him than being mere field commanders. After all, being angelic Maiar, they would have been peers of Sauron. Too, if Gothmog had been one of the Istari, I don't think the Witch-king would have to have been the one to use 'sorcery' to break the gate of Minas Tirith. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.